Microsoft To Do

With this feature, users can turn flagged Outlook emails into tasks that appear in a dedicated To Do list. This creates a direct link between incoming messages and follow-up work, so important emails do not have to be manually copied into a separate task list.

Users can access this capability to share task lists with other people and assign individual tasks to members of the list. The feature works well for shared responsibilities that need clear ownership without requiring a full project management system.

The platform gives businesses a way to automatically group tasks into views such as Planned, Important, Completed, Assigned to Me, and My Day. These lists organize tasks according to their status or attributes, making specific types of work easier to find.

The software makes it possible to view To Do tasks alongside Outlook calendar commitments and schedule tasks directly on the calendar. Users can drag a task onto a calendar slot, turning an outstanding item into dedicated time on their schedule.

This tool lets users access the same task lists across Windows, iOS, Android, and the web. Changes stay synchronized between supported devices, so users can switch between a computer and mobile device without maintaining separate versions of their tasks.